Three young women attracted backlash after failing to quarantine and bringing COVID-19 into Queensland. But public shaming could discourage people from following public health advice.
An annual trends report says addressing the impact of COVID-19, stigma and the distrust of public health is needed to ensure harm reduction and raise treatment numbers.
Sex workers face barriers to justice in sexual assault trials, and decriminalisation is necessary to enable sex workers to access legal redress, a UNSW law expert says.
Priority groups at risk of blood borne viruses and sexually transmissible infections still likely to experience negative behaviour from the general public and in healthcare settings.
The relational, spiritual, cultural and social needs at the end of life among aged care residents require much greater attention and resourcing, according to UNSW experts.
As our new Faculty Associate Dean, Associate Professor Christy Newman wants to help our researchers access opportunities, support the Faculty by expanding our partnerships outside of UNSW, and inspire students to study with us.
Drop, suspend, downgrade or keep? Many people are feeling the pinch and wondering if private heath insurance is worth keeping during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what to consider.
The COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) presents a profound challenge to the health and wellbeing of the communities with whom the UNSW Centre for Social Research in Health works.
Associate Professor Christy Newman and Scientia PhD candidate Sujith Kumar from UNSW's Centre for Social Research in Health discuss the 2020 Mardi Gras theme, 'What Matters' and why they welcome this year's theme.
UNSW Associate Professor Christy Newman and Scientia PhD Candidate Sujith Kumar from the Centre for Social Research in Health discuss the 2020 Mardi Gras theme - 'What Matters'.
Claire Annesley plans to build on the Faculty’s international reputation continuing to attract students and academics to take on society’s most pressing problems.
